Jessica Haltom
BSN, RN, CWON
Lebanon,IN
Summary
Board certified wound and ostomy nurse offering 14 years of experience in nursing and healthcare. Expert in managing all aspects of patient care with proven leadership, delegation skills and mentoring abilities. Consistently achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care & Hyperbaric Nurse
Witham Memorial Hospital
Lebanon, IN
02.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Performed daily maintenance and calibration of hyperbaric chamber equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all regulations related to operating a hyperbaric chamber facility.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices, for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Assessed patients for wound and ostomy care needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and monitored patient progress.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Witham Memorial Hospital
Lebanon, IN
01.2011 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN12-2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Unit Administration
- Wound Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
- Certified Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse
- Certified Hyperbaric Oxygen Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wound Care & Hyperbaric Nurse
Witham Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Witham Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University Kokomo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
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